Vision Engineer

Bosch Group • North Charleston, SC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Vision Engineer leads vision system performance to achieve business targets for inspection capability, system availability, quality performance, defect detection effectiveness, IDC reduction, and manufacturing OEE. The role manages daily vision operations by monitoring system capability, validating inspection performance, supporting PPAP activities, conducting MSA studies, controlling recipes and standards, and ensuring vision processes remain stable, capable, and compliant with customer requirements.

The engineer develops, implements, and optimizes machine vision solutions—including cameras, optics, lighting, sensors, image-processing software, and automated inspection systems—to support manufacturing and quality objectives. The role leads vision-related work for new product launches and project development, from concept creation and equipment specification through supplier coordination, acceptance, validation, commissioning, and production launch support.

The position also creates and maintains technical documentation and manufacturing quality systems, including work instructions, control plans, PFMEA, validation protocols, troubleshooting guides, best practices, and global vision standards. It drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity using vision technology, automation, data analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and Bosch Production System methodologies. The engineer leads investigations into vision-related failures, root cause analysis, audits, 8D activities, and corrective and preventive actions, while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, product engineering, and suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and validation processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, including Root Cause Analysis and 8D.
• Experience leading equipment implementation and production launch activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Indefinite U.S. work authorization; future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machine vision, automation, or inspection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead vision system performance to achieve inspection capability, availability, quality, defect detection, IDC reduction, and manufacturing OEE targets.
• Manage daily vision operations, monitor system capability, validate inspection performance, support PPAP activities, conduct MSA studies, and control recipes and standards.
• Ensure vision processes remain stable, capable, and compliant with customer requirements.
• Develop, implement, and optimize machine vision solutions, including cameras, optics, lighting, sensors, image-processing software, and automated inspection systems.
• Lead vision-related activities for new product launches and project development, including concept creation, equipment specification, supplier coordination, acceptance, validation, commissioning, and production launch support.
• Create, maintain, and standardize technical documentation and manufacturing quality systems, including work instructions, control plans, PFMEA, validation protocols, troubleshooting guides, best practices, and global vision standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity through vision technology enhancements, automation, data analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and Bosch Production System methodologies.
• Investigate vision-related failures, perform root cause analysis, support audits, lead 8D activities, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and external suppliers to ensure systems meet safety, regulatory, customer, and operational requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package.
• Competitive time-away-from-work policy.
• Paid time off: 16 days, up to 30 days based on seniority.
• Five personal days.
• Nine company-paid holidays.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with a 75% match on the first 9% contributed.
• Bosch Defined Contribution plan with 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of pay.
• Student debt retirement savings match.
• Profit-sharing bonus of up to 10%.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Onsite cafeteria and Starbucks cafe.
• Onsite Bosch Store employee discount.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Financial planning and savings resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level